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Organic Matter Spectroscopy Lab
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Image: Boulder Reservoir by听
We measure the amount and character of dissolved organic matter from diverse ecosystems, especially aquatic ones. We often combine our lab听data with field-scale experiments and modeling听to understand of the interactions between hydrologic, chemical and biological processes in controlling the dynamics of these systems.
Diane McKnight
Director
Lane Allen
PhD student
Natalie Aranda
Grad student
Jared Collins
Grad student
Lauren Magliozzi
鈥婫rad student
Mia Vanderwilt
鈥婫rad student
- Nayoung Hur, MS 2022
- Garrett Rue, PhD 2019
- Alia Lauren Khan, NSF Graduate Research Fellow
- Maggie Burns, MA 2014 in Geography; now Hydrologist
- Rachel Gabor, PhD 2013 in Environmental Studies
- Jessica Ebert, MS 2012
Contact & services
Major equipment includes
- Shimadzu TOC analyzer
- Antec 9000 DON analyzer
- Agilent 8453 spectrophotometer
- FluroMax2 fluorometer
- fractionation columns
- Ulter-filtration
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News
Art and climate science converge in new exhibit at the Colorado Capitol (KUNC)
An exhibit that just opened in the Colorado capitol building's rotunda features artwork made in the process of partnerships between artists from around Colorado, their communities, and CU Boulder scientists. Called 鈥淐oloradans and our Shared Environment in Times of Challenge and Change,鈥 the art grapples with the climate and environmental challenges that are part of Coloradoans' lives: drought, decreasing groundwater, acid mine drainage, wildfire, pine beetle tree mortality, and more. Read more
Coloradoans and our shared environment in times of challenge and change (CU OOE)
A collaborative exhibition tells the story of how Coloradans are experiencing interrelated challenges of fire, drought, and water and air quality in their communities. Artists (the CASE Fellows) partnered with scientists and communities to make visible the connections between Coloradans and their environment. Several INSTAARs acted as scientist partners. This website showcases the artwork, as well as quotes from the partners, explorations of the issues, and what you can do to act. Read more
Announcing the Colorado Art Science Environment Fellows and Colorado State Capitol Exhibition (CU Boulder Community Outreach and Engagement)
The Office for Outreach and Engagement announces the CASE Fellows program. The program pairs Colorado artists with CU Boulder scientists to produce art that will be exhibited at the Colorado State Capitol in an exhibition about how Coloradans are experiencing interrelated challenges of fire, drought, and water and air quality. Lisa Schwartz from OOE is leading the program in partnership with Shelly Sommer at INSTAAR, Boulder County Arts Alliance and with exhibition and curatorial support from Amy Hoagland. Read more
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Publications
Publications for McKnight are shown below
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Darling JP; Garland DD; Stanish LF; Esposito RMM; Sokol ER; McKnight DM
Published in: Publication Date: 2017-12-01
Type: Journal Article
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Rue GP; Rock ND; Gabor RS; Pitlick J; Tfaily M; McKnight DM
Published in: Publication Date: 2017-07-01
Type: Journal Article
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Kociolek JP; Kopalova K; Hamsher SE; Kohler TJ; Van de Vijver B; Convey P; McKnight DM
Published in: Publication Date: 2017-06-01
Type: Journal Article
CU Boulder Authors:
All Authors:
Smith HJ; Foster RA; McKnight DM; Lisle JT; Littmann S; Kuypers MMM; Foreman CM
Published in: Publication Date: 2017-05-01
Type: Journal Article
Concentration-discharge relationships during the recession of an extreme flood in the Boulder Creek Watershed: Patterns of lithologic solute concentrations contrast with decreases in concentration and changes in chemical quality of dissolved organic material
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All Authors:
Rue G; McKnight D; Rock N; Gabor R; Tfaily M
Published in: Publication Date: 2017-04-02
Type: Conference Proceeding
From the Antarctic to the Arctic: An expeditionary approach to the environmental chemistry and reactivity of dissolved organic matter
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McKnight D
Published in: Publication Date: 2017-04-02
Type: Conference Proceeding
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McKnight DM
Published in: Publication Date: 2017-03-01
Type: Journal Article
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Khan AL; Dierssen H; Schwarz JP; Schmitt C; Chlus A; Hermanson M; Painter TH; McKnight DM
Published in: Publication Date: 2017-02-16
Type: Journal Article
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Sanclements MD; Smith HJ; Foreman CM; Tedesco M; Chin Y-P; Jaros C; Mcknight DM
Published in: Publication Date: 2017-02-01
Type: Journal Article
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Gooseff MN; Wlostowski A; McKnight DM; Jaros C
Published in: Publication Date: 2017-01-15
Type: Journal Article
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Published in: Sakaeva A; Sokol ER; Kohler TJ; Stanish LF; Spaulding SA; Howkins A; Welch KA; Lyons WB; Barrett JE; McKnight DM...
- Sakaeva A
- Sokol ER
- Kohler TJ
- Stanish LF
- Spaulding SA
- Howkins A
- Welch KA
- Lyons WB
- Barrett JE
- McKnight DM
Publication Date: 2016-12-01
Type: Journal Article
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Published in: Sakaeva A; Sokol ER; Kohler TJ; Stanish LF; Spaulding SA; Howkins A; Welch KA; Lyons WB; Barrett JE; McKnight DM...
- Sakaeva A
- Sokol ER
- Kohler TJ
- Stanish LF
- Spaulding SA
- Howkins A
- Welch KA
- Lyons WB
- Barrett JE
- McKnight DM
Publication Date: 2016-12-01
Type: Journal Article
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Published in: Miller MP; Boyer EW; McKnight DM; Brown MG; Gabor RS; Hunsaker CT; Iavorivska L; Inamdar S; Johnson DW; Kaplan LA...
- Miller MP
- Boyer EW
- McKnight DM
- Brown MG
- Gabor RS
- Hunsaker CT
- Iavorivska L
- Inamdar S
- Johnson DW
- Kaplan LA
Publication Date: 2016-10-01
Type: Journal Article
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Published in: Van Horn DJ; Wolf CR; Colman DR; Jiang X; Kohler TJ; McKnight DM; Stanish LF; Yazzie T; Takacs-Vesbach CD...
- Van Horn DJ
- Wolf CR
- Colman DR
- Jiang X
- Kohler TJ
- McKnight DM
- Stanish LF
- Yazzie T
- Takacs-Vesbach CD
Publication Date: 2016-10-01
Type: Journal Article
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Graham EB; Knelman JE; Gabor RS; Schooler S; McKnight DM; Nemergut DR
Publication Date: 2016-08-29Type: Journal Article
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Wlostowski AN; Gooseff MN; McKnight DM; Jaros C; Lyons WB
Published in: Publication Date: 2016-08-15
Type: Journal Article
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Herbei R; Rytel AL; Lyons WB; McKnight DM; Jaros C; Gooseff MN; Priscu JC
Published in: Publication Date: 2016-07-21
Type: Journal Article
CU Boulder Authors:
All Authors:
Cawley KM; Murray AE; Doran PT; Kenig F; Stubbins A; Chen H; Hatcher PG; McKnight DM
Published in: Publication Date: 2016-06-15
Type: Journal Article
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Burns MA; Barnard HR; Gabor RS; McKnight DM; Brooks PD
Published in: Publication Date: 2016-06-01
Type: Journal Article
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Preston DL; Caine N; McKnight DM; Williams MW; Hell K; Miller MP; Hart SJ; Johnson PTJ
Published in: Publication Date: 2016-05-28
Type: Journal Article
CU Boulder Authors:
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Kohler TJ; Van Horn DJ; Darling JP; Takacs-Vesbach CD; McKnight DM
Published in: Publication Date: 2016-04-01
Type: Journal Article
Regulations Governing Spill Response Planning
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All Authors:
McKnight D; Friedman D
Publication Date: 2016-01-01Type: Chapter
Spills of Diluted Bitumen from Pipelines A Comparative Study of Environmental Fate, Effects, and Response Summary
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McKnight D; Friedman D
Publication Date: 2016-01-01Type: Chapter
Recommendations
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McKnight D; Friedman D
Publication Date: 2016-01-01Type: Chapter
Chemical and Physical Properties of Crude Oils
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McKnight D; Friedman D
Publication Date: 2016-01-01Type: Chapter